SUNDAY BULLETIN

May 11, 2008Pentecost Sunday

SUNDAY WORSHIP BULLETIN

January 10, 2010Baptism of the Lord

Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ’s name,to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship.

We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ.We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ

and participate fully in the life of our congregation.

1502 West 13th Street · Wilmington, DE 19806302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 · www.wpc.org

Welcome to WestminsterWhether you are worshiping at Westminster for the first time or returning for a visit,

we sincerely welcome you in the name of Christ!

Following our 9:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Julia Stone, at the back of the sanctuary. She will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. She can also guide you to the hospitality area to enjoy fellowship or lead you on a tour of the church.

Children are welcome in worship! Westminster’s Kids’ Notes and worship bags are available each Sunday from the ushers. Kids’ Notes, a weekly companion to Westminster’s morning worship, emphasizes listening and seeing during worship. The bags include storybooks for children of all ages, coloring paper and crayons, a children’s bulletin for those age three to six, and bookmarks for hymns and Scripture.

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of every month at both services.

Worship Aids – You may obtain large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices from any usher.

Would you like to know more? Check out our website at www.wpc.org

This Morning at Westminster 8:45 – Noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)

9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Westminster Choir and organ

After TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN, if you wish, your children may leave the Sanctuary and go to:

Godly Care — A unique opportunity for children ages 2 – 4 to get to know God through music, crafts, prayers and stories. Classes are in the Under Six Classrooms A & B.

Godly Play — Children in kindergarten through second grade gather in the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God’s people through sacred space, stories, parables and liturgical actions. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C.

Godly Kids — Worship education for children in grades 3 and 4 in Rodney Chapel. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom D.

10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for all ages. For a listing of Adult Education classes, see page 7.

11:15 a.m. Worship with old hymns, new songs, and creative liturgy. Children are always welcome in worship, however, childcare is available in Under Six for ages 2 – Grade 2.

Hospitality and FellowshipThe Holy Toast Café, located in Classroom 6, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Coffee, tea and fellowship are free. Breakfast foods are available for one dollar per item.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 9:00 A.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

ORGAN PRELUDE Fountain Reverie Percy E. Fletcher

CALL TO WORSHIP

As Jesus stood in Jordan’s muddy waters,we stand in the muddy waters of our lives.

As Jesus submitted to John’s baptism,we submit our lives to God’s transforming touch.

As Jesus trusted God’s Spirit to fill him with wisdom,we trust God’s Spirit to show us the way.

As Jesus left the Jordan to give his life to God,we will leave here today with a renewed sense of God’s presence in our lives.

*HYMN NO. 10 “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” WINCHESTER NEW

CALL TO CONFESSION

Love is at the heart of who we are,but we often allow anger or indifference to rule our emotions.

Let us confess the ways we have failed to love others.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new lifeas you bind us to the Body of Christ.We confess that we remain so preoccupied with ourselvesthat we often overlook the needs of others.We cling to destructive habits and hold onto long-time grudges.Remind us of the promises you make in baptismso that we may rise to new lifeand live together in peace.

SILENT PRAYER

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Anne Ledbetter

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At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dick Jolly, Lay Liturgist

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 New Testament, page 52

ANTHEM Carol of the Baptism George BrandonWestminster Choir

"I come," the great Redeemer cries, "Thus it becomes us to fulfill"To do thy will, O Lord!" All righteousness," he said,At Jordan's flood, behold! he seals Then, faithful to the Lord's commands,The sure prophetic word. Through Jordan's stream was led.

Hark, a glad voice! The Father speaks Jesus, the Savior, well-beloved!From heav'n's exalted height: His name we will profess,"This is my Son, my well-beloved, Like him, desirous to fulfillIn whom I do delight." God's will in righteousness.

No more we'll count ourselves our ownBut his in bonds of love.Oh, may such bonds forever drawOur souls to things above.

SERMON “The Beloved” Greg Jones

*HYMN “Down by the Jordan” LOBE DEN HERREN

Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing, Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising:“God will forgive! Show that you’ll change how you live!Surely God’s new day is rising!”

There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation:“Are you God’s Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?”“No!” John replied: “He who is mightier than IJudges and offers salvation.”

Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others,Taking your place among sinners, God’s lost sons and daughters.Then with great love, God’s Spirit came as a dove!Your work began in those waters.

Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God’s Spirit.Freed and forgiven, we’re welcomed with joy! Can you hear it?This is God’s sign! This is how God says, “You’re mine!”Let’s take the good news and share it!

Text: Copyright ©2000 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Used with permission

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REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

OPENING SENTENCES

REAFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENT TO CHRIST

Do you accept Jesus Christ as your authority in life, and the one who leads us to abundant life? I do.

Will you strive to be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love, to your life’s end?

I will.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We believe that in baptism the Spirit demonstrates and confirms God’s promise to include us, and our children, in the divine covenant, cleansing us from sin, and giving us newness of life, as participants in Christ’s death and resurrection. Baptism sets us in the invisible community of Christ’s people and joins us to all other believers by a powerful bond. In baptism, we give ourselves up in faith and repentance to become the Lord’s. Baptism is a reminder that God loves us long before we can love God. For both God’s grace and our response to it are not tied to the moment of baptism, but continue and deepen throughout life. A Declaration of Faith

REAFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHURCH

Will you be a faithful member of this congregation, share in its worship and ministry through your prayers and gifts, your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?

I will.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

REMEMBERING OUR BAPTISM

PRAYER

Holy God,we praise you for calling us to be a servant people, and for gathering us into the body of Christ.Together, may we live in your Spirit,and so love one another,

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that we may have the mind of Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom we give honor and glory forever. Amen.

OFFERINGDuring the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “King of Glory, King of Peace” Eric H. Thiman

King of glory, King of peace, Wherefore with my utmost artI will love Thee; I will sing Thee,And, that love may never cease, And the cream of all my heartI will move Thee. I will bring Thee.Thou hast granted my request, Though my sins against me cried,Thou hast heard me; Thou didst clear me,Thou didst note my working breast, And alone, when they replied,Thou hast spared me. Thou didst hear me.

Seven whole days, not one in seven,I will praise Thee;In my heart, though not in heaven,I can raise Thee.Small it is, in this poor sortTo enrol Thee;E'en eternity's too shortTo extol Thee.

(Text by George Herbert)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 495 “We Know That Christ Is Raised” ENGELBERG

BENEDICTION

ORGAN POSTLUDE Postlude in F major Denis Bédard

*GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassador, Julia Stone,following the service at the back of the sanctuary to receive a gift and information.

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Adult Education Classes This Morning, 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.

Make your New Year’s Resolution a renewed commitment to Christian Education!

New Class:Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters and How to Talk About ItA Discussion of Krista Tippet’s BookLed by Anne LedbetterJanuary 3 – February 7, 2010 in Classroom 5

Returning and Concluding Classes:Art and Religion: Beauty, Order and the Search for GodFacilitated by Dave McBrideToday, Steve Steinwedel will lead the class in Rodney Chapel. He will explore several poems that evidence the connection between poetry and spirituality. Poetry is the "music" of human language and, like music, combines thought and emotion to express the spiritual.

Jesus and His Vision of MissionDVD Series with Dr. Kenneth E. BaileyJanuary 3 and 10, 2010 (concluding two sessions) in Daughtry House Classroom

Ongoing Classes:ParentingGroup led, with Yvonne Nass, Parenting Consultant, leading the first Sunday of each monthRuth Christie Room

Westminster By HeartLed by Biblical Storytellers Mary-beth Howard and Shelley GnadeMeeting Room

Thursday Evening ClassExploring Isaiah I, II, and III January 14, in the Rowell Conference Room, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 11:15 A.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

CALL TO WORSHIP

PROCESSION OF GOD’S LIGHT AND WORD Acolyte: Jillian EiermannAs the acolyte lights the candle, we remember that Christ is the Light of the world.

*HYMN “At the Font We Start Our Journey”

CALL TO CONFESSIONLove is at the heart of who we are,but we often allow anger or indifference to rule our emotions.

Let us confess the ways we have failed to love others.

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONMerciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new lifeas you bind us to the Body of Christ.We confess that we remain so preoccupied with ourselvesthat we often overlook the needs of others.We cling to destructive habits and hold onto long-time grudges.Remind us of the promises you make in baptismso that we may rise to new lifeand live together in peace.

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

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RESPONSE “Wash Me Through and Through”

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Kaitlyn Rose Neutz

The congregation is asked to please refrain from taking photographsor video recording during the worship service.

PRESENTATION OF THE PARENTS AND CHILD Elder: Barbara Jobe

OPENING SENTENCES

“People brought little children to see and hear Jesus. The disciples tried to turn them away, but Jesus said:

“Let the little children come to me, do not stop them,for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”

QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENT AND CONGREGATION

Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? I do.

Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to live the Christian faith and to teach that faith to your child? I do.

Will we, the people of the church, promise to nurture and support Kaitlyn and her family, and will we encourage her to become a faithful Christian? We will.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We believe that in baptism the Spirit demonstrates and confirms God’s promise to include us, and our children, in the divine covenant, cleansing us from sin, and giving us newness of life, as participants in Christ’s death and resurrection. Baptism sets us in the invisible community of Christ’s people and joins us to all other believers by a powerful bond.

A Declaration of Faith

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATERTHE ACT OF BAPTISM

HYMN NO. 304 “Jesus Loves Me!” JESUS LOVES MEVerse 1

PRAYER FOLLOWING BAPTISM

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Anne Ledbetter

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Jeff Kline, Lay Liturgist

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 New Testament, page 52

SERMON “The Beloved” Greg Jones

OFFERINGDuring the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER REFRAIN “O Lord, Hear My Prayer”

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN “Shall We Gather at the River”Verses: Ensemble Refrain: All

*BENEDICTION

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*RESPONSE NO. 315 “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” PENTECOST

Refrain: All Verse: SoloCALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, January 10 Location 8:15 a.m. Choir Warm-up Adult Music Room 8:30 a.m. Holy Toast Café Classroom 6 8:45 a.m. Child Care Cribbery 9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. Godly Play Ruth Christie Room 9:00 a.m. Godly Care for Ages 2, 3 and 4 Under 6 - Classroom A 9:00 a.m. Godly Kids for Grades 3 and 4 Under 6 - Classroom D10:10 a.m. Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8 Classroom 710:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Grace Hall10:10 a.m. Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5 Classrooms 1-410:10 a.m. Confirmation Class Classroom 810:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Westminster By Heart Meeting Room10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Parenting Ruth Christie Room10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Jesus and His Vision of Mission Daughtry House Conference Room10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Art and Religion Rodney Chapel10:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Speaking of Faith Classroom 510:10 a.m. Senior High Gathering Library10:10 a.m. Under Six Sunday School Under 6 Classroom - ABCD10:30 a.m. Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal Adult Music Room11:15 a.m. Worship Sanctuary11:15 a.m. Baptism~Kaitlyn Rose Neutz Sanctuary12:00 p.m. JOHABETO Rodney Chapel 2:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris - Memorial Service Rodney Chapel 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Youth Music Room 5:30 p.m. 180 Dinner and Fellowship Grace Hall 6:00 p.m. Dining for Donations Off Site Location

Monday, January 11 1:15 p.m. Collegium Dr. Jones Office 5:00 p.m. Church in the World Classroom 5 5:15 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Room 5:30 p.m. Rainbow Chorale Music Department 6:00 p.m. Committee Night Dinner and Worship Community Hall & Classroom 6 7:15 p.m. Joint Mission Committee Classroom 6 7:15 p.m. Joint Finance Committee Rowell Conference Room 7:15 p.m. Membership and Evangelism Committee Meeting Room 7:15 p.m. Worship and Music Committee Classroom 5 8:00 p.m. Urban Mission Classroom 6

Tuesday, January 12 9:00 a.m. Staff Worship Rodney Chapel 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Meeting Room10:30 a.m. Worship Planning Rowell Conference Room12:00 p.m. Listening to the Lessons Rowell Conference Room 1:15 p.m. Christmas Box Evaluation Meeting Classroom 5 4:00 p.m. Chapel Chimes Youth Music Room 4:30 p.m. Chapel Club Community Hall & Classroom 6 4:30 p.m. Sunshine Choir Adult Music Room 5:00 p.m. BPI Daughtry House Conference Room

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Wednesday, January 13 8:30 a.m. Property Committee Rowell Conference Room 5:00 p.m. Dialogue Rowell Conference Room 6:15 p.m. Reverberations Bell Choir Youth Music Room 7:30 p.m. Westminster Choir Rehearsal Adult Music Room

Thursday, January 14 9:00 a.m. Phix-it Corps Rowell Conference Room12:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Ruth Christie Room 5:30 p.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel 6:30 p.m. Parenting Class Daughtry House Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Ed.~Invitation to the New Testament Meeting Room 7:00 p.m. PFLAG Classroom 8 7:00 p.m. Adult Ed ~ Isaiah Class Rowell Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris ~ Film Grace Hall

Friday, January 1510:00 a.m. Spiritual Direction Ruth Christie Room 6:45 p.m. Volleyball Community Hall

Saturday, January 167:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study Club Room 9:00 a.m. Yoga Rodney Chapel

The rosebud at the side of the pulpit this morning is in celebration of the birth of Isaac Reid Theilacker, born December 17, 2009, son of Roxanne and Bill Theilacker and brother to Frankie. We welcome this child into the Westminster family.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the sanctuary flowers for Sunday worship. Your gift of God’s natural beauty to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, expresses praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or lwatson@ycst.com. Available dates for flowers are January 17 and 31.

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all major entrances. Extend hospitality, kindness and friendship by wearing a nametag every Sunday.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available. Please use the sign-out sheet when you borrow them from the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables the following week and on our website at www.wpc.org.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized: Jake Prein, Beverly Reeder, Marjorie Snave, Helen Thompson.

Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to remember Betty Kelley, Apt. 134 Forwood Manor, 1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 and Erma Bowen, Unit 204, Carillon Crossing, 1515 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.

Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry (see back page.)

ANNOUNCEMENTSWORSHIP NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

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Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group is committed to praying weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone with prayer requests may leave a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or fill out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and place it in the offering plate.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans, and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, we ask that you let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. (Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or cfalasco@wpc.org.)This week we pray for

Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in the Middle East:Afghanistan: Edward Maloney, Chris Martin, Neal Moody and Daniel Reinsenberger

The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently: Specialist Jason Johnston, age 24, of Albion, New York, December 26Staff Sergeant Ronald Spino, age 45, of Waterbury, Connecticut, December 29CIA Security Officer Scott Roberson, age 39, of Manchester, Ohio, December 30U.S. Govt. Agent Harold Brown, Jr., age 37, of Bolton, Massachusetts, December 30Specialist Brushaun Anderson, age 20, of Columbus, Georgia, January 1

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

180° IMAGO DEI: YOUTH MINISTRY AT WPC

4:30 p.m. Youth Choir5:30 p.m. 180° Dinner and Fellowship

NEWS TO NOTE

February Chimes Deadline Is Tomorrow! The submission deadline for the February Chimes is tomorrow, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. Please submit your announcements and articles to news@wpc.org with the publication name/issue and title of the article in the subject line (e.g., “Feb Chimes – Giving in the New Year”). We’re sorry, but submissions sent after the deadline cannot be included.

Stewardship Campaign Carries Over Into the New Year Many thanks to the 437 households who sent in their 2010 pledge. As of December 31, $1,133,491 has been received, and $97,828 is needed to reach our goal. If you haven’t pledged, please help us to reach our goal and continue God’s work by pledging online at www.wpc.org or by completing a pledge card at the front desk. A second list of those who have pledged will appear in the next Chimes (cut-off is tomorrow). “My children, our love must not be simply words or mere talk - it must be true love which shows itself in action and truth.” 1 John 3:18

Pledge envelopes are on the literature table next to the receptionist desk for those who submitted a pledge and requested envelopes.  Please contact Debbie Brown (debbiebrown@wpc.org) if you do not find your envelopes or if you would like to request envelopes to use in 2010. Thank you.

Married Couples - The hustle-bustle of the holidays is over but the joy does not have to stop! Spend a joy-filled Marriage Encounter Weekend away together at the beautiful Van Diver Inn Bed & Breakfast, Havre de Grace, MD, February 19-21. Restore, renew and rekindle your marriage. Registration brochures are on the literature tables or by contacting Al and Dottie Lund 302-478-4209 or dottielund@comcast.net.

Westminster Men’s Fellowship welcomes Dr. Chuck Miller on Saturdays, January 16 and 23. Chuck will speak on the topic of “Healing Prayer.” We begin each Saturday at 7:30 a.m. with food, fellowship and prayer, ending with a program from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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‘Girl Talk’ Continues on January 27. Our Women’s Reading Group starts the new year with “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks (http://www.geraldinebrooks.com/people.html). Please come on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Ruth Christie to discuss this fascinating story.

Samaritans – Last month a church member donated a love seat and placed it in the Daughtry House garage. However, the love seat does not have the cushions. We have a person who could use the love seat, but we need the cushions. Will the church member who donated the love seat please call John Bowman at 302-984-1181.

Our Mission Emphasis for January is “Sharing Our Plenty”

Despite the recent snowfalls and the bitterly cold weather, we are only beginning the winter season and there are many in our community who need food and clothing. Please take the opportunity to bring non-perishable food and your extra clothing to Westminster so that we can share our plenty with others. “There is no one so blessed that she/he has no needs.  And you are never so empty or inadequate that you have no gift to give.” (Greg Jones, January 3, 2010)

Every Sunday in January is Food Sunday Because of the extreme weather and high unemployment,  the food closets that we support, Hanover Presbyterian and St. Stephens Lutheran, need our help. We ask that you think of every Sunday in January as the day you will bring items to church to help fill this great need. When you are shopping for yourself, could you please pick up any of these items: cereal, rice, pasta, beans,canned milk, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, tuna fish, vegetables, soups, drink mixes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, combs, diapers, paper towels. These items fly off the shelves at the food pantries! You will find collection boxes inside all doorways at church.

Clothing Drive - If you needed a reason to clean out closets and simplify, please gather up all your extra items and bring them to Westminster to help keep others warm and clothed. Greatly needed items are coats, sweaters, shoes, pants of all ages and sizes. Please give particular attention to cold weather clothes. Your donations will go to The Clothing Bank of Delaware.  You will find collection boxes near the receptionist's desk and in Community Hall. The last day of the Clothing Drive is Sunday, January 31.

JOHABETO - Joining Hands For A Better Tomorrow Would you like to join with other volunteers and travel to Kitale, Kenya to dig a well, install a water tank, construct a kitchen, and build bathrooms and dorms for AIDS orphans? All skill levels are needed. There will be four mission trips this summer (June 28 - July 10, July 12 - July 24, July 26 - Aug 7 and Aug 9 - Aug 21). For more information, meet with Penny McFarland in Rodney Chapel following this morning’s second service.

Dining for Donations - We invite you to attend our first Dining for Donations dinner of 2010 tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Sue Bryde’s home. This will be our third year as a mission oriented women’s group blending fellowship and fundraising. Please bring an appetizer, salad or dessert and a $20 donation that will help fund a women’s oriented mission. Please call Peggy Carroll at 302-429-6650 or Liz Bacon at 302-658-8419 to reserve a spot and to confirm what dish you would like to bring.

Koinonia Circle is again extending a cordial invitation to all women and men to attend an interesting meeting on Tuesday, January 19, at 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Our special speakers will be Anne and Bob Deming who recently returned from a trip to India under a volunteer program through Cross-Cultural Solutions, similar to the Peace Corps. A tip they passed along, “If you happen to be in India for awhile and someone asks permission to kiss your feet, smile, place your hands on their head for a moment when they bow, and smile again when they stand back up.” We expect to learn a lot. Please join us.

Your Generosity for Christmas Boxes Food - Our congregation rose to the enormous challenge of filling to overflow 135 boxes of Christmas presents and food for families in great need. The extra food collected was given to Hanover Presbyterian Food Pantry and St. Stephens Food Closet whose shelves are constantly depleted, and they were most grateful.

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Thanks to the generosity of Westminster members and friends, our 2009 Christmas Eve Offering totaled $22,662, a 28% increase over 2008. These funds will be distributed as follows:

$5,666 to Family Promise, our newest outreach to homeless families in our Community; $11,331 to local Community Food Programs $5,665 to outreach programs in Congo and Guatemala.

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Call for Annual Meeting“The annual congregational and corporate meetings of the Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 10:10 a.m. for the purpose of conducting the following business:

1. to receive the report of the Church Officer Nominating Committee and to elect elders, deacons, and trustees;2. to elect congregational-at-large members to the Church Officer

Nominating Committee;3. to receive the financial report of 2009;4. to receive the budget report for 2010; 5. to consider changes to the calls of the pastors; and6. to consider any other business which may properly come before the meeting.”

By order of Session:Gregory Knox Jones, ModeratorJan Patrick, Clerk of Session

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Remember: There will be no 11:15 a.m. worship on January 24th

Congregational Lunch to Follow!Enjoy a variety of Chili prepared by our deacons.

Bring a salad or dessert to share.No Co$t!

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PASTORAL STAFFGregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Jill Getty

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFFPaul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music

Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and HandbellsSandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir

Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAMSusan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis and Mike Gnade

SUPPORT STAFFSusan Alexander, Receptionist

Colleen Falasco, Operations AssistantJerry Hunter, Financial Assistant

Suzie Hurlock, Administrative SecretaryNicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management

Jerry Reed, Facilities ManagerSextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

EDITOR OF WEEKLY WORD AND CHIMES: Nikki Thorn

WORLDWIDE MINISTRYMalawi – Sue Makin, M.D.

Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Dennis and Maribel Smith, Karla Koll and the Mam PresbyteryCongo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and

Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala ParishKenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers

SESSIONLiz Bacon, Meg Burich, Martha Carper, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Charlie Depfer,

Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Denison Hatch, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst,Barbara Jobe, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Bunny Michener, Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick,

Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Alex Sprague, Kathryn van Amerongen, Frank Waldburger

BOARD OF DEACONSKen Barnaby, Beth Bowersock, Kim Carrick, Jack Coleman, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon, Craig Checkel,

Bob Cox, Eadie Churchill, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray,Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathe, Carolyn McKeown, Carol Mosher,

Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Polly Pyle-Carter, Teri Richmond, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser, Ann Shadduck, Ellen Slade, Cora Sparling, Melissa Stabler, Judy Stoffer, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

DEACON TEAM OF THE MONTHPatti Rideout, Ginnie Chagnon, Bob Cox, Robin Rosser

TRUSTEESBob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski,

Bob McKeown, Bill Nace, John Richmond, Christine Schiltz, Stan Stevenson, Philip Timon, Helen Walker

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